Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

geeteezee · 09-10-2023, 07:42 PM

Any updates, Greg?

gbrettin · 09-17-2023, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeteezee

Any updates, Greg?

Quite honestly, I didn't think many people read my thread which was why I stopped. A LOT of updates/changes happened to the car. I'll get around to making a long post tomorrow or... tomorrow tomorrow.

Mr&Mrs · 09-18-2023, 02:24 PM

Now that im back in the loop I seem to have noticed something. Im new to social media because I think it paired with cell phones is the demise of the human race lol. Anyway people seem to have applied the same practices to forums. Scroll and "like" then move on. No actual interaction of any kind. Forums are kinda dead and not cool anymore.

Rusty · 09-18-2023, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

Now that im back in the loop I seem to have noticed something. Im new to social media because I think it paired with cell phones is the demise of the human race lol. Anyway people seem to have applied the same practices to forums. Scroll and "like" then move on. No actual interaction of any kind. Forums are kinda dead and not cool anymore.

All the crappy kids are on FB.

ZontheRocks · 09-18-2023, 06:11 PM

Definitely still interested in seeing this thing come to full life!

gbrettin · 09-19-2023, 01:11 PM

Well, after a bit of debating with my self... I'm going to jump in and post some of my build progress, again... version 2. It's hard for me to relive this mentally and I didn't care to post this initially, I wasn't out thrashing on the road and I had a pending court case (which I won). I had a major set back earlier in May where my OEM VLSD rear diff turned into a peg leg and I went off the road into a swamp... all the way in. (see picture). No one was hurt, and ultimately that is the only thing that matters to me.

Yeah, I'm lame and beat the sh1t out of myself. I took the term break in miles far too literal. If you feel the urge to joke about this to me, I probably wont find it funny. ... well... First thing I said to the cop on scene was "I can't park there, right?". Anyway, I think the context is important as to why I'm going through the build again with pictures, which is why I offered that information up. I'm taking it in stride and want to make my car better than before fixing issues that I didn't like. So much for having a clean titled Z.

Moving forward...

The last couple months has been jack stand life and poking around the car to see what I need to do. Immediate issues were addressed: draining the water from my car, rolling over the engine over with some oil in the cylinders, change the fuel and testing electrical (BCM worked perfectly). During that time insurance was pretty reasonable to deal with and I ended up buying my car back from them because they marked it as a total loss.

Since then I've been getting a list of parts/purchasing parts. The more I dug into the engine the more stuff I saw that I didn't like, mainly swamp water coming in through the valve breathers. I made the decision to pull the engine and transmission to get them fully serviced. The short block was taken to Baker Engineering for main studs, light cylinder hone and an inspection. The 4L80e was taken into Capizzi Automotive to have the clutch packs redone and a billet sprag put in. Heads were taken into Irwin Engines in Kalamazoo to have the valves inspected and loaded with BTR .650 titanium retainers (SK703). Remember when the timing was out 180deg? Well, that bent all my intake valves slightly, not surprised about this.

I'm trying to nail this build down exactly how I want it. Both the transmission and heads will be dialed in to spin 9k RPM. The twin intake was removed and sold to Bryan Settle (way better for his build) in favor of a Shearer Fab ULP air to water which has shorter runners to support higher RPM and to remove a TON of weight off the nose... which also cleans the clutter. A Motion Raceworks Billet merge will for simplified boost tubes to the plenum.

Wheels have been upgraded to Nismo 57cr Clubsport 19's with r888r on the front and the rears are getting the same but in 18's with MAC Fab beadlocks w/ Mickey Thompsons.

So yeah, lots going on. I'm looking to have the car back up and running Dec so that I can get the car to Sick Week 2024. I'm not entirely sure if that is going to happen but I'm certainly attempting to give it a go.

Current progress has me to the point where I need to replace the rear subframe with my new: Sikky Subframe, Winters Quick Change, DSS Axels, SPL components (most of the rear), IDS drag shocks.

The engine and transmission will return in November... I think. Shops around here are backed up.

gbrettin · 09-19-2023, 01:18 PM

I forgot to mention I bought a new LOJ front sump oil pan because my custom pan was possible broken. Also, the pan hung up on the kmember when taking the engine out. The new pan doesn't have an oil return so I found an awesome timing cover that matches up the return to the scavenger pump perfect.

https://www.lojkits.com/collections/...x-swap-oil-pan

ZontheRocks · 09-19-2023, 08:07 PM

Daaaaaaaamn! This thing (and you) has no quit in it! Bring it on!

NorthStyle · 09-20-2023, 01:15 AM

Sorry to hear but good to see you getting back at it.

geeteezee · 09-20-2023, 07:04 AM

Wow, that's some bad luck there. Sorry you had to go through that, but good to see you persevering and making some improvements to boot! Hats off to you bud!

filip00 · 09-20-2023, 10:35 AM

That's some bad luck. But very nice to see you've got the will and the means to bring it all back up again, good luck ahead with the build.

FL 4Motion · 09-20-2023, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrettin

Quite honestly, I didn't think many people read my thread which was why I stopped. A LOT of updates/changes happened to the car. I'll get around to making a long post tomorrow or... tomorrow tomorrow.

If you were down here in Florida I would suggest naming your car “gator bait” based on that first pick in the pond.

Or snappy turtle, maybe hungry hippo?

(I only jest bc

you, you dedicated bastard).

Don’t you know only white lotuses can drive under water.

gbrettin · 09-21-2023, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

If you were down here in Florida I would suggest naming your car “gator bait” based on that first pick in the pond.

Or snappy turtle, maybe hungry hippo?

(I only jest bc

you, you dedicated bastard).

Don’t you know only white lotuses can drive under water.

Hah yeah. The car might have finally earned its nickname, Swamp Juice.

It took me 5-6hrs with the power washer spray out the packed in mud. Inside the car I used the garden hose and dawn dish soap. I've got to say, that swamp muck smell gives me PTSD now. Slightly distracting when working on the car.

Thankfully it's coming together! I'm wrapping up a SANS certification but I will get back on the build 10/11. There's going to be a lag on updates for a bit.

blackcherry20 · 09-21-2023, 04:22 PM

Oh. My. Gawd.

gbrettin · 09-21-2023, 05:17 PM

I just realized I never mentioned what Sick Week 2024 was. Well, it's a drag and drive event. 5 days of drag racing which requires 100-200mi drives between the track WITH the car you entered in with. I'd really like to have a showing for the 370z crowd and put some numbers on the board. Unfortunately my car doesn't have a cage so I'll be locked in on the 10.0 class until I can get a 8.5 cert cage built.

https://www.sickthemagazine.com/sick-week

09-10-2023, 07:42 PM	#961 (permalink)
geeteezee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Ontario Posts: 191 Drives: 19 370z Heritage EAC Rep Power: 3360	Any updates, Greg? Mr&Mrs and gbrettin like this. __________________

09-18-2023, 02:24 PM	#963 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,192 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 15161	Now that im back in the loop I seem to have noticed something. Im new to social media because I think it paired with cell phones is the demise of the human race lol. Anyway people seem to have applied the same practices to forums. Scroll and "like" then move on. No actual interaction of any kind. Forums are kinda dead and not cool anymore. FL 4Motion, gbrettin and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

09-18-2023, 06:11 PM	#965 (permalink)
ZontheRocks Track Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Central Florida Posts: 936 Drives: 2016 Nissan PW 370Z Rep Power: 33079	Definitely still interested in seeing this thing come to full life! Mr&Mrs, gbrettin and sx moneypit like this. __________________ '16 Pearl White Sport \| Stillen Gen. 3 \| Motordyne ART \| Motordyne Shockwave \| ZSpeed \| Powertrix \| EVO-R \| Aeroworkz \| Nismo \| Z1 \| EcuTek \| Tuned by Seb @ SpecialtyZ

09-19-2023, 01:11 PM	#966 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,237 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 542172	Well, after a bit of debating with my self... I'm going to jump in and post some of my build progress, again... version 2. It's hard for me to relive this mentally and I didn't care to post this initially, I wasn't out thrashing on the road and I had a pending court case (which I won). I had a major set back earlier in May where my OEM VLSD rear diff turned into a peg leg and I went off the road into a swamp... all the way in. (see picture). No one was hurt, and ultimately that is the only thing that matters to me. Yeah, I'm lame and beat the sh1t out of myself. I took the term break in miles far too literal. If you feel the urge to joke about this to me, I probably wont find it funny. ... well... First thing I said to the cop on scene was "I can't park there, right?". Anyway, I think the context is important as to why I'm going through the build again with pictures, which is why I offered that information up. I'm taking it in stride and want to make my car better than before fixing issues that I didn't like. So much for having a clean titled Z. Moving forward... The last couple months has been jack stand life and poking around the car to see what I need to do. Immediate issues were addressed: draining the water from my car, rolling over the engine over with some oil in the cylinders, change the fuel and testing electrical (BCM worked perfectly). During that time insurance was pretty reasonable to deal with and I ended up buying my car back from them because they marked it as a total loss. Since then I've been getting a list of parts/purchasing parts. The more I dug into the engine the more stuff I saw that I didn't like, mainly swamp water coming in through the valve breathers. I made the decision to pull the engine and transmission to get them fully serviced. The short block was taken to Baker Engineering for main studs, light cylinder hone and an inspection. The 4L80e was taken into Capizzi Automotive to have the clutch packs redone and a billet sprag put in. Heads were taken into Irwin Engines in Kalamazoo to have the valves inspected and loaded with BTR .650 titanium retainers (SK703). Remember when the timing was out 180deg? Well, that bent all my intake valves slightly, not surprised about this. I'm trying to nail this build down exactly how I want it. Both the transmission and heads will be dialed in to spin 9k RPM. The twin intake was removed and sold to Bryan Settle (way better for his build) in favor of a Shearer Fab ULP air to water which has shorter runners to support higher RPM and to remove a TON of weight off the nose... which also cleans the clutter. A Motion Raceworks Billet merge will for simplified boost tubes to the plenum. Wheels have been upgraded to Nismo 57cr Clubsport 19's with r888r on the front and the rears are getting the same but in 18's with MAC Fab beadlocks w/ Mickey Thompsons. So yeah, lots going on. I'm looking to have the car back up and running Dec so that I can get the car to Sick Week 2024. I'm not entirely sure if that is going to happen but I'm certainly attempting to give it a go. Current progress has me to the point where I need to replace the rear subframe with my new: Sikky Subframe, Winters Quick Change, DSS Axels, SPL components (most of the rear), IDS drag shocks. The engine and transmission will return in November... I think. Shops around here are backed up. FL 4Motion, Mr&Mrs, Unique_Z and 5 others like this. Last edited by gbrettin; 10-27-2023 at 11:17 AM.

09-19-2023, 01:18 PM	#967 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,237 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 542172	I forgot to mention I bought a new LOJ front sump oil pan because my custom pan was possible broken. Also, the pan hung up on the kmember when taking the engine out. The new pan doesn't have an oil return so I found an awesome timing cover that matches up the return to the scavenger pump perfect. https://www.lojkits.com/collections/...x-swap-oil-pan FL 4Motion, EZT, cv129 and 3 others like this.

09-19-2023, 08:07 PM	#968 (permalink)
ZontheRocks Track Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Central Florida Posts: 936 Drives: 2016 Nissan PW 370Z Rep Power: 33079	Daaaaaaaamn! This thing (and you) has no quit in it! Bring it on! gbrettin, EZT, cv129 and 1 others like this. __________________ '16 Pearl White Sport \| Stillen Gen. 3 \| Motordyne ART \| Motordyne Shockwave \| ZSpeed \| Powertrix \| EVO-R \| Aeroworkz \| Nismo \| Z1 \| EcuTek \| Tuned by Seb @ SpecialtyZ

09-20-2023, 01:15 AM	#969 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,235 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24276	Sorry to hear but good to see you getting back at it. FL 4Motion, gbrettin, EZT and 2 others like this.

09-20-2023, 07:04 AM	#970 (permalink)
geeteezee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Ontario Posts: 191 Drives: 19 370z Heritage EAC Rep Power: 3360	Wow, that's some bad luck there. Sorry you had to go through that, but good to see you persevering and making some improvements to boot! Hats off to you bud! FL 4Motion, gbrettin, EZT and 3 others like this. __________________

09-20-2023, 10:35 AM	#971 (permalink)
filip00 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: slovenia Posts: 481 Drives: 370z pack Rep Power: 105292	That's some bad luck. But very nice to see you've got the will and the means to bring it all back up again, good luck ahead with the build. FL 4Motion, gbrettin, EZT and 4 others like this.

09-21-2023, 04:22 PM	#974 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240458	Oh. My. Gawd. FL 4Motion and gbrettin like this. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

09-21-2023, 05:17 PM	#975 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,237 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 542172	I just realized I never mentioned what Sick Week 2024 was. Well, it's a drag and drive event. 5 days of drag racing which requires 100-200mi drives between the track WITH the car you entered in with. I'd really like to have a showing for the 370z crowd and put some numbers on the board. Unfortunately my car doesn't have a cage so I'll be locked in on the 10.0 class until I can get a 8.5 cert cage built. https://www.sickthemagazine.com/sick-week FL 4Motion, blackcherry20 and geeteezee like this.

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